John Nohel Prize in Applied Mathematics

The John Nohel Prize in Applied Mathematics recognizes a graduate student who writes

an outstanding Ph.D. thesis in applied mathematics at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.

A cash prize of $500 is awarded which may be shared. To nominate a graduate student,

a letter from the thesis advisor should be addressed to

Chair of Awards Committee e
Department of Mathematics
UW-Madison

and given to the Graduate Program Administrator in 214 Van Vleck Hall. This letter should

summarize the contributions made in the thesis and their significance. A copy of the thesis

(or draft thereof) should accompany the nomination letter.
Deadline for receipt of nominations for the 2008 Prize is: March 31, 2008.

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John Nohel was a professor in the Department of Mathematics of the University of Wisconsin - Madison

from 1961 to 1991. He was professor emeritus until his death in 1999. At Wisconsin,

Professor Nohel was Chair of the Department from 1968 to 1970, and Director of the

Mathematics Research Center (MRC) from 1979 to 1987. He was the founding director

of the new Center for Mathematical Sciences (CMS) from 1987 to 1990. His research

interest initially focused on Volterra integro-differential equations. In later years,

his interests changed to mathematical problems in viscoelasticity and non-Newtonian fluid dynamics.

The John Nohel Prize in Applied Mathematics was established to honor his memory and his good work with young people.